As we pull ourselves up from the doom & gloom of the GFC, we need to move beyond “positive thinking” to a much more powerful combination of thought and action. Optimal performance can’t be created with old habits and thinking patterns. We need a fresh approach to boost attitudes and get individuals & teams into productive action that creates better results.

Optimal results come, not from thinking positively, but from the practical application of an Optimistic Approach and an Achievement Mindset, based on three key elements - attitude awareness, activity management and achievement focus.

Helen will cover:- the negative impact of positive thinking- why not everybody follows your lead- the keys to maximising opportunities for yourself and your team

Whether you are a sole operator, business owner or corporate manager, you will get great benefit from this session. Helen’s practical examples and ideas for implementation will show you how to be a better leader and get the best results from all your opportunities.

Helen Macdonald is Australia’s Corporate Optimist, maximizing opportunities and creating optimal performance in organizations of all sizes. With a Bachelor of Psychology followed by decades of experience in working with individual contributors and leaders around the Asia Pacific region, Helen has shown thousands of people how to improve the results in their businesses and their lives.

A Certified Speaking Professional and Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia, Helen is an award-winning speaker, trainer and executive coach. She has also authored and contributed to six books, the most recent being “Secrets of Business Builders Exposed”. Her latest venture is the creation of the “Optimism Zone” with a goal of gathering a community of a million Optimists on the planet.

Join us for a fabulous event where you can meet like-minded professional women, enjoy a delicious hot breakast and listen to a speaker guaranteed to inspire. Plenty of time for networking and discussing issues with your peers.

Enjoy meeting the facilitator at each table who will ensure that you meet others at your table in a non-threatening and elegant way. Two informal networking periods (7-7.30am and 9-9.30am) to catch up with someone or finish that conversation.

We look forward to seeing you - and we know you will enjoy it. Feel free to bring your colleagues but book early. Numbers are strictly limited to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all that allows you to connect with everyone in the room if you want to - not just those at your table.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM (AEST)

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Network Central - exceptional self development for managers and leaders

Network Central addresses and supports the unique challenges of women (and men) in middle to senior management charged with the task of inspiring greatness every day within their teams and businesses. It is a central network for people in managerial positions across a diverse range of industries.

5 star networking events, with first class speakers and role models, are conducted in Sydney and Melbourne (Australia) and via online training (global) each month.

Networking facilitators are available at each event to help you connect with others, introduce you to relevant people and answer questions.

Network Central is often referred to as the "network with soul" and has a solid reputation for first class speakers and members. It has been referred to as "a room full of mentors".